What's in Your Attic?

Image of antiques in atticHave you ever wondered if that old set of baseball cards has more than just sentimental value? What about that bottle collection you found recently, or your grandmother's favorite lamp? 

You'll find a wide selection of resources on antiques & collectibles at the La Crosse Public Library where your treasures are just waiting to be discovered.
(Photo by Professor Bop via Flickr)

Resources @ La Crosse Public Library:

American Pickers Guide To Picking is a companion book to the History Channel show "American Pickers."  Find this title at the Main Library in addition to our antiques & collectibles price guides, magazines and more.

External Resources

American Society of Appraisers
Find an ASA accredited appraiser on this site. Search by discipline and state or by country to find an appraiser who fits your specifications. This in no way constitutes an endorsement of these appraisers.

Antiques Roadshow
PBS’s Antiques Roadshow offers tips of the trade for the inexperienced collector including suggestions for spotting real antiques. This website also provides a listing of recommended resources on a variety of collectibles.

Collectors.org
The official website for the National Association of Collectors features several directories to assist the collector in locating specialized collecting clubs, flea markets, tradeshows, and restoration professionals all across the United States.

eBay
eBay is an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell goods and services worldwide. Millions of collectibles, appliances, furnishings, equipment and other miscellaneous items are listed, bought and sold by registered users.

Kovels Online
This antiques and collectibles reference provides articles, information about prices and marks, a directory of sources, tips on fakes, expert analysis of the marketplace, and answers to collectors' questions. Free registration is required to access price information.

Replacements Ltd
Replacements, Ltd. has the world's largest selections of old & new dinnerware including china, stoneware, crystal, glassware, silver, stainless, and collectibles. Use this site to identify items that you own, replace broken or missing pieces, or add to your collection. 

Last updated 8/2011 by Darcy

Library Hours
Library CatalogAsk a Librarian
Meeting Rooms
Friends of the Library

La Crosse Public Library
Main Library
800 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)789-7100

Home | Contact | Ask A Librarian | Meeting Rooms
©2009 La Crosse Public Library | 800 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 | 608-789-7100